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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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